Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Strathroy, ON

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Karen Gilbert
Registered Social Worker, BA, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strathroy, ON N7G
Sometimes in life we can feel vulnerable and alone; have symptoms of depression and anxiety; times of grief and changes in our life. These are opportunities for counselling and therapy, support and growth. Taking the chance to trust in a professional and discuss these matters privately has been a best practise for many individuals. I have been honoured to participate in many life changes for clients throughout my 20 + year career as a Social Worker in Lambton, Middlesex and Elgin Counties, London, Strathroy and St.Thomas.
Sometimes in life we can feel vulnerable and alone; have symptoms of depression and anxiety; times of grief and changes in our life. These are opportunities for counselling and therapy, support and growth. Taking the chance to trust in a professional and discuss these matters privately has been a best practise for many individuals. I have been honoured to participate in many life changes for clients throughout my 20 + year career as a Social Worker in Lambton, Middlesex and Elgin Counties, London, Strathroy and St.Thomas.
(226) 778-4725 View (226) 778-4725
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Selena Buma - Be Still Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Strathroy, ON N7G  (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome. We all know that life can be hard and bring many stressful, difficult, and painful situations. If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, lost, alone, or unsure about your purpose and direction, I’m here to help. My counseling practice is founded on building relationships with clients, offering empathy and compassion, and providing a safe place for you to learn about yourself, heal, and grow. Together we can help you understand yourself and identify tools and strategies to help you support yourself through all the challenging circumstances life brings.
Hello, and welcome. We all know that life can be hard and bring many stressful, difficult, and painful situations. If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, lost, alone, or unsure about your purpose and direction, I’m here to help. My counseling practice is founded on building relationships with clients, offering empathy and compassion, and providing a safe place for you to learn about yourself, heal, and grow. Together we can help you understand yourself and identify tools and strategies to help you support yourself through all the challenging circumstances life brings.
(226) 778-3624 View (226) 778-3624
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Scholastica Asahchop - S A Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Strathroy, ON N7G
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience psychological issues from time to time in life and need help in resolving these challenges. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health. I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience psychological issues from time to time in life and need help in resolving these challenges. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health. I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.
(877) 959-3274 View (877) 959-3274
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Richard Lyke, RP, RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
Strathroy, ON N7G  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I help clients identify and work toward their specific goals to address a wide range of issues, including; anxiety, depression, addictions, life transitions, personal and work-related stress, relationship conflict and distress, separation, reconciliation, relationship building, and recovery from childhood and adult trauma. My approach is confidential, friendly and non-judgmental; facilitating happier, healthier, more engaged, relaxed and satisfying lives. I provide psychotherapy and counseling for people of all sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds, couples and families.
I help clients identify and work toward their specific goals to address a wide range of issues, including; anxiety, depression, addictions, life transitions, personal and work-related stress, relationship conflict and distress, separation, reconciliation, relationship building, and recovery from childhood and adult trauma. My approach is confidential, friendly and non-judgmental; facilitating happier, healthier, more engaged, relaxed and satisfying lives. I provide psychotherapy and counseling for people of all sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds, couples and families.
(226) 771-5302 View (226) 771-5302
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Lambton Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Strathroy, ON N7G
As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. Lambton Counselling Services is committed to making an inspired contribution to personal growth and encouraging health in all states: Mental, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual. Our mandate is to support clients in identifying and resolving the issues that stop them from experiencing their lives to the fullest. Lambton Counselling Services is designed to meet a wide range of needs through private practice, groupwork, workshops and professional development.
As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. Lambton Counselling Services is committed to making an inspired contribution to personal growth and encouraging health in all states: Mental, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual. Our mandate is to support clients in identifying and resolving the issues that stop them from experiencing their lives to the fullest. Lambton Counselling Services is designed to meet a wide range of needs through private practice, groupwork, workshops and professional development.
(855) 997-1032 View (855) 997-1032
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Amanda Feige
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CSTIP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Strathroy, ON N7G  (Online Only)
Relationships are at the core of feeling love and belonging. However, when our relationships are functioning poorly we can experience anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, or anger. In this space, we will explore how early life relationships shaped your attachment, communication, and conflict patterns to connect them to the impact they are having in your current life. From there, we can develop healthy new patterns. I also work with couples on their communication, boundaries, intimacy, meeting needs, and trust. Together you will learn to communicate safely and predictably and co-create your ideal intimate life.
Relationships are at the core of feeling love and belonging. However, when our relationships are functioning poorly we can experience anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, or anger. In this space, we will explore how early life relationships shaped your attachment, communication, and conflict patterns to connect them to the impact they are having in your current life. From there, we can develop healthy new patterns. I also work with couples on their communication, boundaries, intimacy, meeting needs, and trust. Together you will learn to communicate safely and predictably and co-create your ideal intimate life.
(343) 312-5928 View (343) 312-5928
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Kathy Nyman
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CRPO, OAMHP, CCTP-2
Verified Verified
Strathroy, ON N7G
Accepting new clients! Individual and couples counselling. I believe that every person has the ability to heal from past and current pain and it has been my great privilege to be a part of people's healing for over 20 years. I am a Registered Psychotherapist that has worked with clients experiencing a variety of struggles including: trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions and stress management. I offer an integrative and tailored approach that meets each person's individual needs.
Accepting new clients! Individual and couples counselling. I believe that every person has the ability to heal from past and current pain and it has been my great privilege to be a part of people's healing for over 20 years. I am a Registered Psychotherapist that has worked with clients experiencing a variety of struggles including: trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions and stress management. I offer an integrative and tailored approach that meets each person's individual needs.
(226) 640-8243 View (226) 640-8243
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Narcissistic Abuse/Addiction@ Middlesex-Lambton CS
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCAC
Verified Verified
Strathroy, ON N7G
Hi, I am Cynthia Workman and I am accepting New Clients. Life is always changing and I am a firm believer that when you can make a human connection during life's challenges and changes it can make a significant difference. It is always an honor to walk with people on their healing journey and assist in creating an empowering, validating, and supportive environment. I possess extensive experience and knowledge in working with trauma, sexual addiction, mental health, domestic violence, relationship issues, couples, and First Nation culture.
Hi, I am Cynthia Workman and I am accepting New Clients. Life is always changing and I am a firm believer that when you can make a human connection during life's challenges and changes it can make a significant difference. It is always an honor to walk with people on their healing journey and assist in creating an empowering, validating, and supportive environment. I possess extensive experience and knowledge in working with trauma, sexual addiction, mental health, domestic violence, relationship issues, couples, and First Nation culture.
(226) 457-6506 View (226) 457-6506
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Jolene Aarts
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strathroy, ON N7G
With over two decades of experience as a leader in the mental health field, I am a compassionate guide for teens, young adults, and parents navigating life's challenges. My career has focused on supporting youth struggling with mental health issues. As a mom myself, I understand the difficulties of adolescence and the transition to adulthood. I strive to help you rewrite negative self-stories with empathy, humor, and humility. I proudly serves families through a trauma-informed, healing-focused, and feminist lens. Her devotion is to empowering young people to overcome worries and thrive.
With over two decades of experience as a leader in the mental health field, I am a compassionate guide for teens, young adults, and parents navigating life's challenges. My career has focused on supporting youth struggling with mental health issues. As a mom myself, I understand the difficulties of adolescence and the transition to adulthood. I strive to help you rewrite negative self-stories with empathy, humor, and humility. I proudly serves families through a trauma-informed, healing-focused, and feminist lens. Her devotion is to empowering young people to overcome worries and thrive.
(226) 796-9257 View (226) 796-9257

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Megan Stark
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Komoka, ON N0L
ACCEPTing new clients! No waitlist. Stop scrolling- you're in the right place. If you're struggling with emotions that feel all over the place, body image issues, the aftermath or traumatic events or persistent feelings of "something isn't right", I am here to help you. You can come to me for help with emotional pain, relationships that aren't working, and trauma that feels overwhelming. Lots of times, you might have tried other approaches and perhaps you even feel hopeless. This is all normal, and it's NOT permanent. I work with all kinds of emotional pain and I will help you make changes that last- changes that transform.
ACCEPTing new clients! No waitlist. Stop scrolling- you're in the right place. If you're struggling with emotions that feel all over the place, body image issues, the aftermath or traumatic events or persistent feelings of "something isn't right", I am here to help you. You can come to me for help with emotional pain, relationships that aren't working, and trauma that feels overwhelming. Lots of times, you might have tried other approaches and perhaps you even feel hopeless. This is all normal, and it's NOT permanent. I work with all kinds of emotional pain and I will help you make changes that last- changes that transform.
(226) 407-0986 View (226) 407-0986

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Melissa Ponic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, ON N8W
Waitlist for new clients
My specialities include mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder), trauma, addictions, stress management, self-harm, life transitions and adjustment, conflict management, and grief.
Life is full of complex problems and challenges and you do not have to navigate it alone. Through therapy we can set goals and empower positive change for you to live the happy, meaningful life you deserve. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s of Social Work. I have been working primarily in the mental health and addiction’s sector for the past 10 years. I have completed a certification as a Clinical Traumatologist and completed EMDR Basic Training.
My specialities include mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder), trauma, addictions, stress management, self-harm, life transitions and adjustment, conflict management, and grief.
Life is full of complex problems and challenges and you do not have to navigate it alone. Through therapy we can set goals and empower positive change for you to live the happy, meaningful life you deserve. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s of Social Work. I have been working primarily in the mental health and addiction’s sector for the past 10 years. I have completed a certification as a Clinical Traumatologist and completed EMDR Basic Training.
(226) 210-9787 View (226) 210-9787
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Emma Harrison
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
I have experience working alongside adults and adolescents navigating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, communication, boundaries, trauma-related issues, and grief.
Are you struggling to calm your mind? Do you have overwhelming feelings of sadness or hopelessness? Perhaps you are looking to understand how to navigate a mood disorder. Do you want more contentment in your life and relationships? These experiences are common for many of us, and an indicator that we need a safe and supportive space to navigate life and address our concerns. I strive to create a space that honours your inherent wisdom, skills and creativity as we explore your experience and hopes. My approach is relationally focused, strengths-based and rooted in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed frameworks.
I have experience working alongside adults and adolescents navigating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, communication, boundaries, trauma-related issues, and grief.
Are you struggling to calm your mind? Do you have overwhelming feelings of sadness or hopelessness? Perhaps you are looking to understand how to navigate a mood disorder. Do you want more contentment in your life and relationships? These experiences are common for many of us, and an indicator that we need a safe and supportive space to navigate life and address our concerns. I strive to create a space that honours your inherent wisdom, skills and creativity as we explore your experience and hopes. My approach is relationally focused, strengths-based and rooted in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed frameworks.
(226) 756-1583 View (226) 756-1583
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Lyba Sultan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. Are you wanting to unlearn unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours? Are you looking to find more balance and harmony in your life? As a therapist with a passion for untangling the complexities of ADHD, Complex Trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder, I offer you a sanctuary where your unique journey is met with compassion and grace. I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. Together, we can unravel mental, energetic and creative blocks that may be holding you back from meeting your highest potential.
Accepting new clients. Are you wanting to unlearn unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours? Are you looking to find more balance and harmony in your life? As a therapist with a passion for untangling the complexities of ADHD, Complex Trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder, I offer you a sanctuary where your unique journey is met with compassion and grace. I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. Together, we can unravel mental, energetic and creative blocks that may be holding you back from meeting your highest potential.
(365) 659-3978 View (365) 659-3978
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Meredith Coffin
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Windsor, ON N8T
I bring over 15 years of experience as a clinical social worker and am deeply committed to aiding individuals through their intricate life challenges. My expertise encompasses working with children, teens, adults and families, focusing on relational issues, anxiety, depression, BPD, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and complex trauma. I strive to make a meaningful impact on your journey toward healing and growth while providing you with the tools and skills needed to maintain lasting change in your life.
I bring over 15 years of experience as a clinical social worker and am deeply committed to aiding individuals through their intricate life challenges. My expertise encompasses working with children, teens, adults and families, focusing on relational issues, anxiety, depression, BPD, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and complex trauma. I strive to make a meaningful impact on your journey toward healing and growth while providing you with the tools and skills needed to maintain lasting change in your life.
(548) 490-7652 View (548) 490-7652
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Dundas Counselling & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Dundas, ON L9H
Are you struggling with your mood, anxiety or other personal or life problems? We provide treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, grief, relationship conflicts and other interpersonal problems.
Dundas Counselling & CBT provides counselling and psychotherapy services that are tailored to your unique needs and have been shown to be effective in clinical research. By taking a collaborative approach, we can help you identify the sources of your stress or your problems, and move towards strengthening coping skills and finding successful solutions.
Are you struggling with your mood, anxiety or other personal or life problems? We provide treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, grief, relationship conflicts and other interpersonal problems.
Dundas Counselling & CBT provides counselling and psychotherapy services that are tailored to your unique needs and have been shown to be effective in clinical research. By taking a collaborative approach, we can help you identify the sources of your stress or your problems, and move towards strengthening coping skills and finding successful solutions.
(289) 684-3581 View (289) 684-3581
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Nikita Yeryomenko
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windsor, ON N9K
I offer evidence-based therapies for PTSD (Written Exposure, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing), depression & bipolar disorders (CBT and IPSRT), psychosis (CBT-P), eating disorders (CBT-T), borderline personality disorder (General Psychiatric Management for BPD).
I am a clinical psychologist at Golden Sun Wellness & Counselling. Our clinic works with a range of issues, from daily worries and temporary life stressors to disabling psychiatric disorders. My training and experience in counselling and clinical psychology allows me to navigate these problems and help us find the best approach for your particular situation. I can help you figure out what might be wrong; learn how to think more clearly when it matters the most; how to get along with your feelings and emotions; and how to build new habits, keep them, and take effective action to achieve your goals and live your values.
I offer evidence-based therapies for PTSD (Written Exposure, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing), depression & bipolar disorders (CBT and IPSRT), psychosis (CBT-P), eating disorders (CBT-T), borderline personality disorder (General Psychiatric Management for BPD).
I am a clinical psychologist at Golden Sun Wellness & Counselling. Our clinic works with a range of issues, from daily worries and temporary life stressors to disabling psychiatric disorders. My training and experience in counselling and clinical psychology allows me to navigate these problems and help us find the best approach for your particular situation. I can help you figure out what might be wrong; learn how to think more clearly when it matters the most; how to get along with your feelings and emotions; and how to build new habits, keep them, and take effective action to achieve your goals and live your values.
(226) 457-3547 View (226) 457-3547
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Edith Townsend
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
I have specialities which include compulsive behaviours such as hypersexuality, gambling, video gaming, shopping, and eating behaviours as well as OCD and bipolar disorder.
With over 22 years of clinical experience and training in the fields of addiction, mental health, relationships and trauma, my practice offers evidence-based therapies to provide an opportunity for clients to attain self-awareness, behaviour change, and personal growth and recovery in an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental. My interests include mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self esteem, and substance and behavioural addictions. I'm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
I have specialities which include compulsive behaviours such as hypersexuality, gambling, video gaming, shopping, and eating behaviours as well as OCD and bipolar disorder.
With over 22 years of clinical experience and training in the fields of addiction, mental health, relationships and trauma, my practice offers evidence-based therapies to provide an opportunity for clients to attain self-awareness, behaviour change, and personal growth and recovery in an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental. My interests include mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self esteem, and substance and behavioural addictions. I'm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
(226) 779-7805 View (226) 779-7805
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Somia Aslam Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T  (Online Only)
Additionally,I have specialized training to treat individuals struggling with pregnancy and postpartum anxiety, depression, OCD and bipolar disorder.
Are you experiencing anxious thoughts, depressed mood, or finding it hard to adjust to major life transitions? Do unwanted and intrusive thoughts and feelings hinder your ability to fully engage in a meaningful life? Are you finding it challenging to cope with uncertainty in your life? Are you currently facing emotional challenges related to pregnancy or postpartum experience? We'll take time to discover your strengths and work towards your journey.
Additionally,I have specialized training to treat individuals struggling with pregnancy and postpartum anxiety, depression, OCD and bipolar disorder.
Are you experiencing anxious thoughts, depressed mood, or finding it hard to adjust to major life transitions? Do unwanted and intrusive thoughts and feelings hinder your ability to fully engage in a meaningful life? Are you finding it challenging to cope with uncertainty in your life? Are you currently facing emotional challenges related to pregnancy or postpartum experience? We'll take time to discover your strengths and work towards your journey.
(289) 236-1280 View (289) 236-1280
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Heather Hood
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1E
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). I provide clinical assessment and evidence-based therapy for a range of emotional and adjustment related difficulties, with a primary focus on the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. I have received specialized training and have expertise in treating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive (e.g., OCD, trichotillomania, skin picking), depression and bipolar, and trauma-related (i.e., PTSD) disorders. Other areas of clinical interest include stress, health anxiety, and emotion regulation difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). I provide clinical assessment and evidence-based therapy for a range of emotional and adjustment related difficulties, with a primary focus on the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. I have received specialized training and have expertise in treating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive (e.g., OCD, trichotillomania, skin picking), depression and bipolar, and trauma-related (i.e., PTSD) disorders. Other areas of clinical interest include stress, health anxiety, and emotion regulation difficulties.
(226) 400-3609 View (226) 400-3609
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Michael Labiak Nursing Professional Corporation
Psychiatric Nurse, BScN
Verified Verified
Windsor, ON N9E  (Online Only)
We have staff well-versed in treating bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addictions.
Accepting all clients, ages 10 and older. We have available Registered Nurse Psychotherapists, Registered Social Workers, and Qualifying Registered Psychotherapists. Our friendly and professional Psychotherapists will safely and conveniently deliver virtual therapy to you in the comfort of your own home. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as evidence best practice shows it is the gold standard for Psychotherapy practice. I want to provide a therapeutic relationship between an experienced Psychotherapist and a client who needs help with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, or psychosis.
We have staff well-versed in treating bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addictions.
Accepting all clients, ages 10 and older. We have available Registered Nurse Psychotherapists, Registered Social Workers, and Qualifying Registered Psychotherapists. Our friendly and professional Psychotherapists will safely and conveniently deliver virtual therapy to you in the comfort of your own home. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as evidence best practice shows it is the gold standard for Psychotherapy practice. I want to provide a therapeutic relationship between an experienced Psychotherapist and a client who needs help with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, or psychosis.
(226) 799-0562 View (226) 799-0562

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What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?

Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.

What kinds of problems does therapy help with?

Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.

What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?

Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.